Job Seekers

Applying for a job? Looking for a new career?
Library patrons have access to spaces, library resources, and local community information.

Browse Our Catalog

If you have questions about how to use our resources, please visit us, call the Reference Desk: (708) 649-7485, or email: mpref@mpplibrary.org.

If you are using our online resources from home, you will need your Melrose Park library card number to log in.

Library Catalog: Access our catalog for books and other materials.
Place a Hold or Renew an Item: Place holds and other library materials digitally or give us a call at the Reference Desk: (708) 649-7485.

Library Resources

If you have questions about how to use our resources, please visit us, call the Reference Desk: (708) 649-7485, or email: mpref@mpplibrary.org.

If you are using our online resources from home, you will need your Melrose Park library card number to log in.

Stream & Download: Access Media on Demand, Hoopla, Kanopy, and Freegal.
Online Learning: Access Mango, free online courses, and podcasts.
Online Research: Access Library databases, special collections, and tips on researching.
Digital Learning: Learn basic tricks and shortcuts to use as you navigate the internet, apps, email, and more.
Reserve and Use the Pods: Reserve a pod at the Library for a quiet space to learn while using the Library resources.
Print at the Library: Print in person or use Mobile Print. The price to print per page: black/white: 15 cents | Color: 50 cents
Photocopy at the Library: The price to photocopy per page: black/white: 15 cents | Color: 50 cents
Fax at the Library: Stop by the circulation desk for assistance to fax. Faxing costs $1.00 per page.
Scan at the Library: Use the scanner in the Adult Services Department to scan your documents.

Useful Databases & Websites

Here are a some of helpful online resources. If you have questions about how to use the resources, please visit us, call the Reference Desk: (708) 649-7485, or email: mpref@mpplibrary.org.

Illinois WorkNet: Online source for local and statewide resources and tools to help individuals, employers, and workforce/education partners achieve their training and employment goals, but also as the source for facilitating statewide programs.
USAJobs: Connects job seekers with federal employment opportunities across the United States and around the world. As the Federal Government’s official employment site, USAJOBS helps the right people find the right jobs.
IL Department of Employment Security: Unemployment insurance in Illinois, job placement & referral services, job fairs, employment and training programs, and more. Links for veterans, household workers and ex-offendersProduct ratings from Consumer Reports world-famous test labs.
Illinois Job Link: Employers post job openings and Illinois job seekers post their qualifications.
Chicago Federation of Labor/CFL Workers Assistance Committee: Connects job seekers to employers in Chicago area, offers variety of programs to develop job search skills and more.
Career One Stop: Provides sources on training and education, resumés and cover letters, interviewing skills, salaries etc. Links to state job banks and information for members of the military and their spouses.
Jane Addams Resource Corporation: Non-profit that provides free job training and placement in the manufacturing field to low income or under/unemployed community members in the region.
O*Net Online: Comprehensive listing of occupations and careers, with detailed descriptions. Also provides helpful informtion on writing resumes.
Indeed: One stop job listing website.
Glass Door: Jobs and recruiting website with anonymous reviews of companies and management
Linkedln: Business and employment-oriented online service. The platform is primarily used for professional networking and career development, and allows job seekers to post their CVs and employers to post jobs.